Arts & Culture

My Name is Rachel Corrie

The true story of young American activist Rachel Corrie, told in her own words from her diaries and emails.

Friday, 20 November 2026See booking page for timesMain Auditorium, Live Theatre, Broad Chare, Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3DQ£19 (£15 concessions)by Live Theatre

About This Event

In 2003 Rachel Corrie travelled to Rafah with an international peace group, living with Palestinian families and resisting the demolition of homes and farms. Edited by Alan Rickman and Katharine Viner, the play draws entirely on her own writing. This production by Take Back, in association with The Dukes, Lancaster, is directed by Ian Kershaw with Harriet Bibby as Rachel. It runs 90 minutes and is recommended for ages 14+, with content including war, conflict, violence and grief.

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